used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
anew
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
CalypsonounUS /kəˈlɪpsoʊ/
rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
finny
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From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
landfallnounUS /ˈlændfɔːl/
the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
not any; not one
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
overdueadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈduː/
past due; not paid at the scheduled time
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
packetsnounUS /ˈpækɪts/
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
unsafeadjectiveUS /ənˈseɪf/
lacking in security or safety
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour later there was a more significant landfall than the fate of these finny trophies.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Though the water was high, the operations of the Confederates rendered the passage sometimes unsafe, sometimes impracticable.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Therefore on this dull night, when no sign or news was received of the _Calypso_, overdue some ten hours, the wharf became deserted.
at the time that
From this reading Now and again the Federal authorities pressed a boat into government service for a time and released it to its owners and its old traffic when the emergency was past.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Few of the river craft kept their dates of arrival with certainty, and this was especially the case with the general packets.
